Čalovec

Čalovec, formerly Mederč (Hungarian: Megyercs, Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈmɛɟɛrtʃ]) is a village and municipality in the Komárno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

Čalovec

Megyercs
Village
Reformed church
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Čalovec
Location of Čalovec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°59′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionNitra
DistrictKomárno
First mentioned1268
Area
  Total23.21 km2 (8.96 sq mi)
Elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total1,177
  Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Postal code
946 02
Car plateKN
Websitehttp://www.calovec.sk/

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 112 metres and covers an area of 23.209 km². It has a population of about 1,185 people.

History

In the 9th century, the territory of Čalovec became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The village was first mentioned in 1268 After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Čalovec once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.

Demographics

The village is about 84% Hungarian, 16% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1828-1900 (parish A)

See also

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